Use of Intravitreal Ganciclovir as Monotherapy for Bilateral CMV Retinitis in a Tertiary Government Hospital | Zendy

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Use of Intravitreal Ganciclovir as Monotherapy for Bilateral CMV Retinitis in a Tertiary Government Hospital

Author(s) -

Ana Margarita A. Sarmiento,

Egidio Jose Fortuna

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

journal of ophthalmology and clinical research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2378-8887

DOI - 10.24966/ocr-8887/100090

Subject(s) - ganciclovir , retinitis , medicine , visual acuity , intravitreal administration , government (linguistics) , retinal , ophthalmology , optometry , human cytomegalovirus , virology , virus , linguistics , philosophy

In a tertiary government hospital where cost is an invariable concern, this report validates monotherapy of intravitreal ganciclovir as an effective option for patients due to affordability and ease of administration compared to systemic therapy. The case also exhibits the potential of intravitreal therapy to improve visual acuity in advance bilateral retinal disease

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